Van Gundy has had to make some similar assurances to Jackson in the past, but the 27-year-old guard appears to be safe for now. Jackson has gotten somewhat back on track this season with 16.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, as the addition of Avery Bradley as his backcourt partner is allowing him to play with a bit more freedom on both ends.

As for Bledsoe, the writing seems to be on the wall for a trade out of Phoenix, but if anything, he may end up going elsewhere in the East other than Detroit.